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BREAKING: 18-year-old woman killed in fatal shooting in Buckhall area outside Manassas
An 18-year-old woman has died as a result of a fatal shooting Thursday night in the semi-rural Buckhall area of Prince William County. Police identified the victim Friday morning as Ashlin Yamileth Paz, 18, of no fixed address, according to Lt. Jonathan Perok, a Prince William County Police Department spokesman.
Updates on Two Major Road Projects in Lake Ridge, Woodbridge
Prince William County recently completed a significant road project in Woodbridge to improve the region’s traffic flow and pedestrian safety. Another project now underway in Lake Ridge aims to do the same. Summit School Road Extension. Following a groundbreaking ceremony, Lake Ridge’s Summit School Road project is now underway...
Prince William County officials want historic Black horse show grounds recognized
Joann Gaskins sold her family's ancestral land, once home to the Manassas Colored Horse Show grounds, to a developer under the impression it would become housing for George Mason University students. Instead, it could become home to another data center.
‘This is a really good day for commuters’: $40M in funding approved for Route 28 project in Va.
Transportation planners have approved a second round of funding in long-range plans to improve the commute on Virginia Route 28 between Manassas Park and Fairfax County. Virginia state Sen. Danica Roem (D-Prince William County) said the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority OK’d $40 million to fund road improvements that include innovative intersection designs, a raised median and a 1.75 mile-long sidewalk between Manassas in the Yorkshire area of Prince William County.
Police arrest 5th suspect in Manassas Mall shooting
MANASSAS, Va. — A fifth suspect has been arrested in connection to the shooting at Manassas Mall last week that wounded two people. Four people were already in custody in connection to the July 9 shooting that wounded two men – ages 23 and 51. Prince William County...
PWC Expands Access to High-Speed Internet Across the County
Prince William County is working to provide access to high-speed broadband to unserved and underserved areas across the county. The county awarded a contract to Verizon, following a competitive procurement process, to install fiber-optic infrastructure to 470 areas in the county. The project is expected to be completed by the...
Call to Action: Local Volunteer Opportunities
It’s summer, and we realize Christmas is the last thing on your mind. However, Volunteer Prince William is holding its Christmas in July program to support Untrim a Tree 2024 (UTAT), and you can make an online donation now! Last year, VPW faced a significant drop in toy donations, which caused many unsponsored children to face the possibility of Christmas morning with no gifts. Your support allows VPW to support these children so they will have a Merry Christmas! Of course, if you still want to sponsor a child when UTAT goes live this fall, VPW will be glad to provide you with the name and wish list of a child! Please visit bit.ly/485xq6Q to donate on their secure online donation site; email ed@volunteerprincewilliam.org for more information. You can also purchase toys now for UTAT by visiting this Amazon wish list. On behalf of the kids you’ll be helping, thank you for your support!
Final wanted suspect arrested in connection to Manassas Mall shooting
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Police said they have arrested the fifth and final suspect in connection to a shooting that took place at Manassas Mall on the afternoon of July 9. The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said that at around 2:10 p.m. on July 9, officers went to the […]
Virginia man charged with 'crimes against nature' involving 8-year-old arrested in El Salvador
MANASSAS, Va. — A man who has been wanted by police since 2018 on charges of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old in Virginia was arrested in El Salvador, the Prince William County Police Department said Wednesday. Nelson Romero-Quijada has been sought by authorities after they opened an investigation on Aug....
72-year-old Virginia swim teacher arrested for sexual assault on minor during lessons
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. - A swim instructor is behind bars without bond after being accused of sexual assault against a victim under the age of 13 years old. Detectives in Prince William County have identified 72-year-old Daniel Smith as the suspect. The victim reported the assaults happened during swimming...
Man's body found in pond at NOVA Woodbridge campus
Police are investigating the death of a 20-year-old man whose body was found Friday in the pond at Northern Virginia Community College in Woodbridge. Officers were called to the school at 2635 College Drive about 3:20 p.m. after campus police found the personal belongings of an individual, later identified as a 20-year-old man, near the pond and contacted Prince William County police. A short time later, the man’s body was located and recovered from the pond by fire and rescue crews.
Daniel Smith Accused Of Sexually Abusing Teen In VA: Police
The investigation into a swim instructor who allegedly sexually abused a teen on multiple occasions in 2022 has been arrested in Prince William County, according to authorities. Woodbridge resident Daniel Smith, 72, who was a former instructor at the Chinn Park Recreation Center, was arrested this week and charged with...
Police: Armed man stole 14-year-old boy’s gun in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE, Va. (DC News Now) — The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said two men robbed a 14-year-old boy of his gun in Woodbridge. PWCPD said the robbery happened on Friday evening in the Henry Ford Way and Mendoza Lane area. While investigating, officers found out that two masked men were in a car […]
Fifth suspect connected to shooting at Manassas Mall arrested, police seeking witnesses
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (7News) — The fifth primary suspect connected to a shooting at Manassas Mall in early July is in police custody, according to Prince William County police on Tuesday. Back on July 15, officials identified Tayvion Thornton, 18, as being allegedly involved in the July 9...
Prince William County Recognized as a Top Digital County in the Nation
Provided by Prince William County Communications Office. Prince William County received third place in the 2024 annual Digital Counties Survey in the 250,000 to 499,999 population category. The survey is sponsored by the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties and identifies the best technology practices among U.S. counties, including initiatives that streamline the delivery of government services, provide data analytics to allow decisions based on performance and outcomes, enhance cybersecurity and apply innovative and emerging technologies to county priorities.
Republicans make the case to lead on crime, justice and immigration
MANASSAS, Va. — The second night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, focused on addressing violent crime, border security and immigration. Prince William County Supervisor, former Republican Congressional Candidate, and Sheriff's Deputy Yesli Vega provided context to WUSA9 Tuesday night about the Republican-themed platform of "Make America Safe Again."
Thirty-Eight Small Businesses “Opened for Business” in May 2024
Provided by Prince William County Development Services. In May, 38 small business owners received a certificate of occupancy or written authorization to ‘Open for Business’ from Prince William County Department of Development Services, bringing the year-to-date total to 177 small businesses that have opened successfully. “We encourage everyone...
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